Permanent tremor reduction during thalamic stimulation in multiple sclerosis.

BACKGROUND: Unlike thalamic lesioning, thalamic stimulation is considered a reversible treatment for tremor. However, tremor in multiple sclerosis (MS) can sometimes permanently improve during thalamic stimulation. Such 'permanent tremor reduction' (PTR) has been attributed to limb weakne...

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Main Authors: Thevathasan, W, Schweder, P, Joint, C, Ray, N, Pretorius, P, Gregory, R, Aziz, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011